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The rudder input is a changing profile through the roll rather than one that is held. So the demand on your right foot starts large at power application, eases as speed builds and the rudder gains authority, then jumps again at rotation.
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The threshold, the flare and the hold-off. The approach that led to it is the stabilisation gates below.
One stabilised approach gate for a circuit: five checks where the approach path is 500 ft above the runway. The 1,000 ft gate is an instrument-approach check and does not apply.
The approach, gate by gate
Side view — the last 1,394 m of the approach.
Plan view — the full 1,394 m runway, to the same scale as the side view.
The 79 m touchdown sits inside the full-score zone. The arrival was smooth.
The rest of the report
The flight began with a departure roll from runway 08 at EGKO Husbands Bosworth Airfield, a Cessna C172 aircraft taking to the skies. The takeoff distance was 305 meters, which accounted for 22% of the runway. The liftoff speed was 58 knots, a smooth and controlled start to the flight.
As the aircraft entered the local weather conditions, it was clear that the temperature was a relatively mild 16 degrees Celsius. The wind was blowing at 5 knots from a direction of 69 degrees, resulting in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 4 knots. These conditions would play a significant role in the flight's performance.
The pilot then entered a left-hand pattern from runway 08, navigating the aircraft through the airfield's airspace. The distance covered during this maneuver was less than 1 nautical mile in just 19 seconds, a testament to the pilot's skill and control. The left-hand pattern crosswind was slightly longer, taking 21 seconds to complete.
As the aircraft entered the pattern's downwind leg, it covered a distance of 6 nautical miles in 225 seconds. This was followed by a base leg turn, which took 5 nautical miles to complete and involved a 45-degree angle to the runway. The final approach to runway 08 was made from the west, with the aircraft heading 68.0 degrees at an altitude of 447 feet above ground level and 2 nautical miles from the runway.
The landing itself was a success, with the aircraft touching down on the runway at a speed of 52 knots. The touchdown distance was good, at 77 meters, and the touchdown rate was also satisfactory at -180 feet per minute. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned, being 3.4 meters off the centerline.
The local weather conditions during the landing were similar to those at takeoff, with a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius and a wind blowing at 5 knots from a direction of 64 degrees. The crosswind was 1 knot, and the headwind was 5 knots.
The total landing distance was 238 meters, which accounted for 17% of the runway. The runway rollout alignment was very good, indicating that the pilot had maintained control and stability throughout the landing process.
Finally, the aircraft taxied to the parking area from the runway, taking just 1 minute to cover a distance of less than 1 nautical mile. The total flight distance was 14 nautical miles, and the flight used 5 kilograms of fuel. Overall, the flight was a success, with the pilot demonstrating excellent control and navigation skills throughout the flight.
The Cessna C172 aircraft successfully landed at EGKO Husbands Bosworth Airfield, achieving a score of 97.0%. The final approach was conducted from the west, heading 68.0° at 2 nautical miles and 447 feet above ground level (agl). The aircraft touched down on runway 08, which has a length of 1,394 meters.
The threshold height was reported as good, indicating that the aircraft was at the correct height as it approached the runway. However, the threshold speed was slightly below the target speed of 55 knots. Despite this, the touchdown distance was good at 77 meters, and the touchdown speed of 52 knots was also within acceptable limits. The touchdown rate of -180 feet per minute (fpm) was also good, indicating a smooth and controlled descent.
The local weather conditions at the time of landing were favorable, with a temperature of 15°C and a wind speed of 5 knots from 64°. This resulted in a crosswind of 1 knot and a headwind of 5 knots, which did not significantly impact the landing. The total landing distance was 238 meters, which is only 17% of the runway length, indicating a good short landing.
The runway rollout alignment was very good, suggesting that the aircraft was well under control as it taxied down the runway. However, the runway touchdown position was slightly misaligned by 3.4 meters from the centerline, which may require some adjustment in the pilot's approach and landing technique. Overall, the landing was successful, and the aircraft was well-handled throughout the approach and landing phase.
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